Tomsk Polytechnic University hosted the “Train-The-Trainers” course “Research Reactors and Cyclotrons. Applications. Infrastructure, Educational Programs”, developed jointly with Rosatom Technical Academy.
The training was attended by university faculty members, scientists and representatives of national nuclear agencies from Indonesia, Ethiopia, Uzbekistan, Tunisia, Iran, Iraq, Egypt, Nigeria, Turkey, Rwanda, Kazakhstan and Bolivia.
The participants studied the design features, operating principles and main applications of research reactors and cyclotrons. The course program was designed to help participants acquire and expand their knowledge in the field of non-energy applications of nuclear and radiation technologies, including the issues of educational programs development.
“Special emphasis in the training was placed on practical experience in the application of research nuclear facilities in the nuclear industry. Thus, practical classes for the trainees traditionally took place at the TPU nuclear research reactor and cyclotron. In addition, the participants visited the radiological canyon of the Tomsk Regional Oncological Dispensary and TPU research laboratories. Particular modules of the course were devoted to the possibilities of integrating research nuclear reactors and accelerators in science, education, and industry,” said Dr. Vera Verkhoturova, Director of Research and Training Centre for International Nuclear Education and Career, School of Nuclear Science & Engineering, TPU.
“I would like to express my sincere gratitude to the organizers for such an enriching opportunity to attend the training program. The intensive classes at the university’s nuclear research reactor deepened my understanding of nuclear technology, from radiation safety and power production to cutting-edge applications of nuclear facilities in medicine. As an Assistant Professor of Physics specializing in nuclear physics, I believe this training will allow me to bring real-world insights into my classroom and inspire the next generation of nuclear scientists and engineers. It’s an honor to bring this knowledge back to Egypt, where ROSATOM is building a nuclear power plant and training the next generation of nuclear professionals”, Dr. Ramy Moustafa Mohammed Moussa, Assistant Professor at Alexandria University, shared his impressions.
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“Train-The-Trainers” courses are conducted by the Project Office “Nuclear Education Transfer” of Rosatom Technical Academy in partnership with ROSATOM core universities as part of the project “International Cooperation in Nuclear Education”. The courses cover a wide range of topics: from power generation at large and small nuclear power plants to irradiation of medical materials and agricultural products. The training contributes to transfer of nuclear education and competencies for training students in nuclear and radiation technologies to partner countries.
Rosatom Technical Academy is a modern platform for advanced training and knowledge sharing among Russian and foreign nuclear professionals. The Academy offers new skills programs for managers and experts in nuclear energy and industry, as well as certification for personnel. It also provides scientific and methodological assistance to Rosatom companies in safe utilization of nuclear energy, control, national security, as well as operational and support procedures. Rosatom Technical Academy is the IAEA cooperation center for knowledge management and human capital development in the fields of nuclear energy, nuclear security, nuclear science and non-energy nuclear applications, small modular reactors, nuclear medicine, and radiopharmaceuticals.
